# Flac Music Player vs WavePlayer

The clearest difference is rating: Flac Music Player at 3.5 against WavePlayer's 1.0. Flac Music Player also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). WavePlayer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flac Music Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WavePlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flac Music Player holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flac Music Player has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Flac Music Player ships an update every 3 weeks, WavePlayer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flac Music Player | WavePlayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flac-music-player-soundlight/id1084239863/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waveplayer/id1190030508/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 35 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Above AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/894620418) | [studio-LEAF Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190030507) |

## What reviewers say

### Flac Music Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flac-music-player-soundlight/id1084239863)

This offline music player allows you to import and play your audio files in high quality. Create custom playlists, manage favorites, and enjoy ad-free playback with background support. It offers a one-time purchase for lifetime access.

**Highlights:** Offline playback, Import music from iCloud/local files, Supports MP3, FLAC, WAV, M4A, Playlist creation, Favorites management, Background playback, Ad-free experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Soundlight Unlimited | $19.99 | one-time |


### WavePlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waveplayer/id1190030508)

This music player dynamically adjusts the rhythm of songs to match the user's movement, creating an immersive experience for activities like running. It aims to synchronize your pace with your music.

**Highlights:** Rhythm adjusts to user's movement, Synchronizes music BPM with running pace, Background playback support, Future pace assistance features planned, Future album/artist selection planned

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flac Music Player free?

Flac Music Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is WavePlayer free?

WavePlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Flac Music Player or WavePlayer?

Flac Music Player is rated higher. Flac Music Player averages 3.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while WavePlayer averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Flac Music Player or WavePlayer have ads?

Neither Flac Music Player nor WavePlayer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flac Music Player or WavePlayer?

Flac Music Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and WavePlayer every 4 months. Most recently, Flac Music Player was updated on November 6, 2026 and WavePlayer on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*